top of page
Book Suggestions
 Northanger AbbyIf you're looking for a haunting Gothic-style novel with a subtle touch of the romantic style, here it is. Jane Austen captures a lot of literary styles in this single novel. |  The True Story of Hansel and GretelLouise Murphy takes the tale of Hansel and Gretel and sets it in World War II Poland. If you have an interest in the Holocaust, this novel is a great read. |  Forgotten FireThis is an autobiographical-style novel written about a young Armenian boy who has to fight his way out of the Armenian Genocide. Adam Bagdasarian paints a vivid picture of history that is usually overlooked. |
|---|---|---|
 The Things They CarriedThis is a modern classic war-time story. Tim O'Brien adds many new writing techniques to how to tell a war story. Interchanging past and present with touches of the future along with perspective changes. |  Bottled UpJaye Murray writes an interesting story about a teenage boy who has many life struggles that are common. This is a great read but may need parent consent. |  Catherine, The Great JourneyDo historic autobiographies entertain you? If so, this piece of historic fiction is a great fit. Kristiana Gregory wrote through the eyes of Catherine the Great to produce an authentic style journal of the soon to be great Prussian Empress of Russia. |
 CrankEllen Hopkins captures teen struggle in this novel. The nature of this book is a bit graphic but a tale that should be noted as an advisory. Before picking this book up, I'd suggest asking for parental permission. |  The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian. As the title points out, this a story about a Native American boy who tries to escape the life on a reservation. The depiction of his life will keep you thinking and might give you a new perspective on how we tend to look at other people. |
Always have a good Book!
bottom of page